New International VersionOn arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
New Living TranslationUpon arriving in Antioch, they called the church together and reported everything God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, too.
English Standard VersionAnd when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Berean Standard BibleWhen they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Berean Literal BibleNow having arrived and having gathered together the church, they began declaring all that God had done with them, and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
King James BibleAnd when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
New King James VersionNow when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
New American Standard BibleWhen they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all the things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
NASB 1995When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
NASB 1977And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Amplified BibleArriving there, they gathered the church together and began to report [in great detail] everything that God had done with them and how He had opened to the Gentiles a door of faith [in Jesus as the Messiah and Savior].
Christian Standard BibleAfter they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAfter they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
American Standard VersionAnd when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
Contemporary English VersionAfter arriving in Antioch, they called the church together. They told the people what God had helped them do and how he had made it possible for the Gentiles to believe.
English Revised VersionAnd when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and how that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen they arrived, they called the members of the church together. They reported everything God had done through them, especially that he had given people who were not Jewish the opportunity to believe.
Good News TranslationWhen they arrived in Antioch, they gathered the people of the church together and told them about all that God had done with them and how he had opened the way for the Gentiles to believe.
International Standard VersionWhen they arrived, they called the church together and told them everything that God had done with them and how he had opened a door so that gentiles would believe.
NET BibleWhen they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
New Heart English BibleWhen they had arrived, and had gathered the church together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd when they had come, and had assembled the church, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Weymouth New TestamentUpon their arrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had opened for the Gentiles the door of faith. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
World English BibleWhen they had arrived and had gathered the assembly together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having come and gathered the assembly together, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He opened a door of faith to the nations;
Berean Literal BibleNow having arrived and having gathered together the church, they began declaring all that God had done with them, and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Young's Literal Translation and having come and gathered together the assembly, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He did open to the nations a door of faith;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd having arrived, and gathered the church together, they announced what God did with them, and that he opened the door of faith to the nations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they were come, and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when they had arrived and had gathered together the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
New American Bible
And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
New Revised Standard Version
When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
And as the whole congregation was gathered together, they related everything that God had done to them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when the whole church had gathered together, they were relating everything that God had done with them and that he had opened the door of the faith to the Gentiles.NT Translations Anderson New Testament
And having come and called together the church, they reported all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Godbey New Testament
And arriving, and convening the church, they reported so many things as God did with them, and that He opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Haweis New Testament
So when they arrived they called the church together, and related what great things God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of faith.
Mace New Testament
when they were arrived, and had assembled the Church, they related what great things God had wrought by them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles:
Weymouth New Testament
Upon their arrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had opened for the Gentiles the door of faith.
Worrell New Testament
And, having arrived, and having gathered together the assembly, they were rehearsing as many things as God did with them, and that He opened to the gentiles a door of faith.
Worsley New Testament
And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they related what God had done by them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Report to the Church at Antioch26From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. 27Whenthey arrived,they gatheredthechurch togetherand reportedall thatGodhad donethroughthem,andhowHe had openedthe doorof faithto theGentiles.28And they spent a long time there with the disciples.…
Cross References Acts 11:18When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
Acts 15:4On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
Acts 15:12The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
Acts 15:14Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.
Acts 21:19Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Romans 15:18-19I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 2:8-9For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles. / And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
Ephesians 3:6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
1 Corinthians 16:9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
2 Corinthians 2:12Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
Revelation 3:8I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
Isaiah 49:6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 42:6“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,
Isaiah 60:3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Treasury of Scripture And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. and had. Acts 15:4-6 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, andof the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them… Acts 21:20-22 And when they heardit, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: … 1 Corinthians 5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, they rehearsed. Acts 15:4,12 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, andof the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them… Acts 21:19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. Romans 15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, opened. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. John 9:10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, andthere are many adversaries. Jump to Previous AccountArrivalArrivedAssembledAssemblyChurchDeclaredDetailDoorFaithGatheredGentilesNationsOpenOpenedProceededRehearsedReportReportedTogetherJump to Next AccountArrivalArrivedAssembledAssemblyChurchDeclaredDetailDoorFaithGatheredGentilesNationsOpenOpenedProceededRehearsedReportReportedTogetherActs 14 1.Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.8.At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.19.Paul is stoned.21.They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.26.Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.When they arrivedThis phrase refers to Paul and Barnabas returning to Antioch after their missionary journey. Antioch was a significant center for early Christianity, serving as a base for missionary activities. The journey included visits to cities like Lystra, Iconium, and Derbe, where they faced both acceptance and persecution. they gathered the church together
The early church functioned as a close-knit community, often meeting in homes. Gathering the church highlights the importance of communal worship and shared experiences. This practice of reporting back to the church underscores accountability and the collective nature of mission work. and reported all that God had done through them
Paul and Barnabas emphasized that their successes were due to God's power, not their own abilities. This reflects a biblical theme where God works through His people to accomplish His purposes, as seen in the stories of Moses, David, and the apostles. and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles
This marks a pivotal moment in the early church, as the gospel was spreading beyond Jewish communities to Gentiles. The "door of faith" symbolizes God's initiative in salvation, aligning with prophecies likeIsaiah 49:6, which speaks of being a light to the nations. This expansion fulfills Jesus' command inActs 1:8 to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth." Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul and BarnabasThe primary missionaries in this passage, who have returned from their first missionary journey to report to the church in Antioch. 2. AntiochThe city where the church gathered to hear the report. It was a significant center for early Christianity and the starting point for Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey. 3. The ChurchThe body of believers in Antioch who gathered to hear the report of Paul and Barnabas. This community played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel. 4. GentilesNon-Jewish people who were receiving the Gospel message. The opening of the "door of faith" to them signifies a pivotal moment in the early church's mission. 5. God's WorkThe events and miracles that occurred during the missionary journey, attributed to God's power and guidance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in MissionRecognize that it is God who opens doors for the Gospel. Our role is to be faithful in sharing the message, trusting in His timing and power. The Importance of TestimonySharing what God has done in our lives can encourage and strengthen the faith of others. Like Paul and Barnabas, we should report God's work in our communities. Inclusivity of the GospelThe Gospel is for everyone, regardless of background or ethnicity. We should actively seek to share the message with all people, reflecting God's heart for the nations. Community and AccountabilityGathering with fellow believers to share and hear testimonies fosters community and accountability. It is vital for spiritual growth and encouragement. Faith as a JourneyThe "door of faith" suggests an ongoing journey. Encourage others to step through this door and continue growing in their relationship with Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Acts 14:27?
2.How does Acts 14:27 encourage sharing God's work in your community today?
3.What does "God had opened a door of faith" teach about divine opportunities?
4.How can Acts 14:27 inspire your church's mission and outreach efforts?
5.Connect Acts 14:27 with Matthew 28:19-20 on spreading the Gospel.
6.How can you personally participate in God's work as described in Acts 14:27?
7.How does Acts 14:27 illustrate God's role in opening doors for faith?
8.What does Acts 14:27 reveal about the inclusivity of the Gospel message?
9.How does Acts 14:27 challenge the idea of exclusivity in salvation?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 14?
11.What is Peter's gospel?
12.What are the different Christian sects?
13.Why would Acts 14:27 assert God “opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” when earlier passages (e.g., Acts 10) already describe Gentile inclusion?
14.What are mission boards and how do they function?What Does Acts 14:27 Mean When they arrived“After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia… and from there they sailed to Antioch” (Acts 14:24–26). • Paul and Barnabas come home to the church that had sent them out (Acts 13:2-3). • Their safe return underscores God’s faithful protection on the road (Psalm 121:7-8). • Arrival is never the end but a prelude to sharing what God has done; mission and fellowship remain inseparable (Philippians 1:3-5).
they gathered the church together• The whole body is invited, not just leaders. Early believers “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship” (Acts 2:42; compareHebrews 10:25). • Gathering honors Christ’s design for mutual encouragement and accountability (Ephesians 4:15-16). • Corporate listening prepares the church to rejoice, pray, and partner in future ministry (3John 7-8).
and reported all that God had done through them“They rehearsed everything God had done” (Acts 14:27). • The focus is on God’s works, not their exploits (Psalm 115:1). • Testimony includes miracles (Acts 14:3), endurance amid persecution (Acts 14:19-20), and establishing new disciples (Acts 14:21-23). • Sharing God’s deeds spreads faith (Psalm 66:16), invites worship (Luke 17:15-18), and equips the church to pray intelligently (Colossians 4:3-4).
and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles• God Himself “opened” the opportunity (Revelation 3:7-8;1 Corinthians 16:9). • The “door” signals unhindered access to salvation apart from Jewish ritual (Acts 10:34-35;Acts 11:18). • Faith, not lineage, is the entry point (Romans 3:22-23). • This report lays groundwork for the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:3-12), confirming that Gentile inclusion is God’s plan foretold in Scripture (Isaiah 49:6).
summaryActs 14:27 captures a rhythm still vital today: returning servants gather the church, celebrate God’s deeds, and marvel at doors He alone can open. The verse reminds us to stay connected, give all glory to God, and rejoice that the gospel is for everyone who believes. (27) And when they were come.--Two years or thereabouts (A.D. 45-48) had passed since their mission. During that interval little probably had been heard of them, and we can picture to ourselves the eagerness with which the Christiani of Antioch would gather to listen to their report. How he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.--This is noticeable as the first occurrence, as far as the chronological order of the books of the New Testament is concerned, of a very characteristic phrase. It would seem to have been a favourite metaphor of St. Paul's (comp.1Corinthians 16:1;2Corinthians 2:12;Colossians 4:3), and comes in here, probably, as a fragment from his speech. From this point of view it is interesting to note the recurrence of the phrase inRevelation 3:8, both St. Paul and St. John, representing as they did different sections of the Church (Galatians 2:9), agreeing in the thought that the door of the Father's house was now opened wider than it had ever been before, and that no man might shut it. . . . Verse 27.- All things for all, A.V.; how that for how, A.V.; a door for the door, A.V. A door. The door is preferable, because "the faith" limits the door to one kind of opening. In Colossians 4:3 the case is a little different both in the A.V. and the R.V., though in the latter "the door of the Word" would be a truer rendering. Observe how the leading idea of the narrative is the conversion of the Gentiles. (See Introduction to the Acts.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [When]δὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.they arrived,Παραγενόμενοι(Paragenomenoi)Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3854:From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.they gatheredσυναγαγόντες(synagagontes)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4863:From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.theτὴν(tēn)Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.church {together}ἐκκλησίαν(ekklēsian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577:From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.[and] reportedἀνήγγελλον(anēngellon)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 312:To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.all thatὅσα(hosa)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3745:How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.GodΘεὸς(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.had doneἐποίησεν(epoiēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.throughμετ’(met’)Preposition
Strong's 3326:(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.them,αὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.howὅτι(hoti)Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.He had openedἤνοιξεν(ēnoixen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 455:To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.[the] doorθύραν(thyran)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2374:(a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.of faithπίστεως(pisteōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102:Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.to theτοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.Gentiles.ἔθνεσιν(ethnesin)Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484:Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.
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